Variation and natural selection at the genetic level

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Variation and genetic mutations

I can describe how mutations change the DNA sequence in the genome causing genetic variation, which can cause heritable variation in phenotype.

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Natural selection at the genetic level

I can explain how natural selection leads to advantageous genetic variants becoming more common over generations.

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Mutations and evolution in bacteria

I can describe examples of mutations in bacteria and explain why advantageous genetic variants became more common in the bacterial population.

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Sexual and asexual reproduction

I can explain how sexual and asexual reproduction affect variation and evolution within populations of organisms.

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